http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36930&rws=%2Fdavid-banner%2Fmusic-videos.rssDavid Banner got his start as half of the rap duo Crooked Lettaz, releasing his first solo album (<I>Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1</I>) at the dawn of the new millennium. The album was heralded for its airtight production and Banner's easy-flowing raps. In 2003, Banner released <I>Mississippi: The Album</I> to generally positive reviews. The next year saw him drop <I>MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water</I>, and in 2005 he returned with his third solo piece, <I>Certified</I>, bolstered by the gigantic single "Play." Now a full-fledged rap superstar, David Banner is also a notable activist; he organized "Heal the Hood," a benefit concert in Atlanta to raise money for those affected by the devastating Hurricane Katrina. In 2008's <I>The Greatest Story Ever Told</I>, Banner focused on his renewed interest in politics, delivering his most socially conscious album to date. - Linda RyanSouthern Rap/Hip-Hopen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:47:32 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36930&rws=%2Fdavid-banner%2Fmusic-videos.rss David Banner got his start as half of the rap duo Crooked Lettaz, releasing his first solo album (<I>Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1</I>) at the dawn of the new millennium. The album was heralded for its airtight production and Banner's easy-flowing raps. In 2003, Banner released <I>Mississippi: The Album</I> to generally positive reviews. The next year saw him drop <I>MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water</I>, and in 2005 he returned with his third solo piece, <I>Certified</I>, bolstered by the gigantic single "Play." Now a full-fledged rap superstar, David Banner is also a notable activist; he organized "Heal the Hood," a benefit concert in Atlanta to raise money for those affected by the devastating Hurricane Katrina. In 2008's <I>The Greatest Story Ever Told</I>, Banner focused on his renewed interest in politics, delivering his most socially conscious album to date. - Linda Ryan